Brighton Calisthenics Club

By registering with the Brighton Calisthenics Club, you are agreeing to the following:

Member Agreement

In consideration of the acceptance you/your child's ("the Member") membership with Brighton Calisthenics Club ("the Club").

Registration

I understand that registration is not transferable and not refundable and must be paid in full by the commencement of term 1 (or before third lesson for new members). Without payment of this fee, the Member is NOT insured or permitted to train.

Payment of Fees

I acknowledge I will pay fees on time. I understand if fees are not paid by the due date, the Member will NOT be eligible for participation.

I understand if the Member does not complete the year, I am obliged to pay fees inclusive of costume hire and the appropriate tuition fees.

I understand that all fees must be paid in full for the Member to be eligible for Pupil Skills exams and to participate in the Solo/Duo/Graceful season.

Volunteer Roster

As part of the Club’s affiliation with Calisthenics Association of SA (CASA), we are required to provide volunteers at Royalty Theatre events. To avoid relying on the same people to volunteer each year, Royalty volunteers will be selected randomly via lottery draw. I understand that if I am selected, I am required to supply a volunteer for the allocated day. If I am unable to supply a volunteer, then I will find someone to supply a volunteer in my place.

Device Policy

I and the Member understand that:

• All recording devices (visual and audio) including but not limited to mobile phones, tablets, smart watches etc. must be turned OFF during lessons and performances.
• Coaches may request members to hand in devices during lesson and performances if devices are not turned off.
• Members and their parents/guardians must not photograph, video or record audio in lesson without the coach's permission.
• Where permission has been granted to record a routine for rehearsal purposes, use of that recording has been authorised for that purpose only and under no circumstances must be posted or allowed to be posted on social media other than to that team's private Facebook group.
• Images of members taken at the Club's lessons or events must not be posted on Social Media without that Member's consent.
• Choreography is owned by the coach and/or Club. No choreography is permitted to be posted on social media without permission from the coach and/or Club.
• If parents/guardians/siblings/friends, etc. are invited to view a rehearsal, recording routines and taking photographs is not permitted without prior written consent from the President.

Communication

I understand that most Club communication is done via Facebook. It is my responsibility to ensure I join the Club's private Facebook group and the Members' private team Facebook group.

Waiver Release and Indemnification

In consideration of the Member participating in any way at Club events, activities, or lessons, you acknowledge and agree that:

• I, the Member or parent/legal guardian of the Member, do hereby grant permission for the Member to participate in Club event, activity, and lessons.
• I further acknowledge and understand by participating at Club's events, activities, or lessons, there is a possibility of physical illness or injury and that the Member/parent/legal guardian is assuming the risk of such injury by participating. I authorise any representative of the Club to consent and authorise any medical attention by qualified and licensed medical personnel for the Member, which may become necessary.
• I understand the Member’s emergency contact will be notified as soon as possible in the event of an emergency. I understand and agree that all expenses of such treatment are my responsibility.
• I agree to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the Club or the event party, including its staff, employees, volunteers and sponsors from and against any and all claims, demand, losses, suits, liabilities, costs, or other damages including court costs and attorney’s fees, arising from any injury to, or death of the Member, the undersigned, or any other persons or damage to or destruction of property arising out of or in connection with any damage to third parties occasioned by, incident to, arising out of, or in connection with the Member’s participation.
• I willingly agree to comply with the Club's events stated and compulsory terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in the Member's readiness for participation and/or in the event itself, I will remove the Member from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately.
• I understand and agree the Club and/or its coaches/volunteers may create private Facebook groups for the Member's team and upload images and videos of lessons to that group for educational purposes. I understand that the Member may be included in video or photography taken during lessons. I hereby grant the Club permission to upload photographs and/or videos of the Member to private team Facebook groups.
• I agree by registering that any other/previous waiver and/or release and/or declaration representing identical and/or similar subjects signed and/or agreed to online in consideration of the Member and the Club are now obsolete and this Declaration, Waiver Release and Indemnification take precedence.

By registering, I agree I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, and join freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

Privacy Statement

I hereby:

• Authorise the information provided during registration be used by the Club for the administration of the sport of calisthenics in accordance with the objectives of the Club. This information will be held in confidence by the Club and I understand that I can access my personal information through the Club upon request. If this information is not provided, I understand that I might not be permitted to participate in Club or CASA lessons/event/activities.
• Authorise the Club to forward the information provided in the online registration to CASA or Australian Calisthenics Federation (ACF) for use by them in the administration of the sport of calisthenics at state and national levels and in accordance with the respective objects of CASA and/or ACF.
• Agree to the Club, CASA, and/or ACF sending me information pertaining to programs and promotions conducted by them from time to time.
• Authorise the publication of my competition and exam results.

By registering, I agree I have read this Privacy Statement, fully understand its terms, and join freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

Code of Conduct

Brighton Calisthenics Club is committed to the positive influence of the sport of calisthenics on the emotional development, building of self-esteem and the development of leadership skills of both students and coaches.

Participants

Certain behaviours are expected of all participants to promote a positive Club image and good team relations. These include:

• Be an active team member and represent the Club with pride.
• Be a good sport. Treat all participants in your sport as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another team member.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.
• Cooperate with your coach, team-mates, and opponents. Without them, there would be no sport.
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will you.
• Be punctual and attend all weekly training sessions and extra practices as requested by your team coach/coaches. If unable, inform the coach as soon as possible.
• Control your temper. Never argue with a coach. Verbal abuse, or deliberately distracting or provoking others are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
• Be frank and honest with your coach about illness and injury and your ability to train fully. Provide copies of medical advice where appropriate.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Act respectfully towards officials and members of opposing clubs and respect the Adjudicator’s decision. Remember you are representing the Club.
• Follow the rules set out by the Club, CASA or ACF.
• Avoid individual or collective behaviour, which may be regarded as offensive, disruptive, or inappropriate.
• Make no detrimental statements in public (including statements on social media) in respect of the performance of any team members, coaches or Club officials. If you have an issue, please inform your coach or the President as soon as possible so it can be addressed.

Social Media

Social media:

• Must not offend, intimidate, humiliate, or bully another person in the Club.
• Must not be misleading, false or injure the reputation of another person in the Club.
• Should respect and maintain the privacy of members.
• Must not bring the Club into disrepute.

Parents/Guardians

Parents/guardians are also bound by the above code and should actively demonstrate and encourage the above behaviour. In addition:

• Focus on the effort, performance, and development of the Member.
• Let the coach do the coaching.

Consequences for Breach of the Code of Conduct

The President, in consultation with the team coach, reserve the right to discipline any person in breach of this Code of Conduct in a manner which they deem is appropriate and fair, or at a future time that is agreed upon. Breaches of this Code of Conduct may result in the following consequences:

• Verbal warning
• Written warning
• Removal from the team
• Removal from the Club

By registering, I agree to will comply with this Code of Conduct, fully understand its terms, and join freely and voluntarily without any inducement.